India and New Zealand have concluded a comprehensive and long-awaited free trade agreement (FTA), marking a major economic and strategic milestone in India’s engagement with the Indo-Pacific region. New Zealand Prime Minister said the pact would translate into more jobs, higher incomes and stronger economic resilience for both countries, calling it a step toward “fixing the basics and building for the future.” The agreement is expected to boost bilateral trade, improve market access across key sectors, strengthen supply chains and deepen strategic cooperation between the two democracies.
